HARLEM, NY. (THECOUNT) — Beloved Harlem Globetrotters legend, Fred “Curly” Neal, has passed away. He was 77.
Curly became one of the most recognizable players for the team during his 22-year stint with the team. He performed in more than 6,000 games.
VIA TMZ:
Curly was also featured in several of the Globetrotters’ TV specials … including “The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island” and “The Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Special” … as well as ‘Scooby-Doo.’
Curly was the team’s elite ball handler for the Globetrotters after a successful career at Johnson C. Smith University … where he averaged 23 points a game.
Fellow Globetrotters legend Curley “Boo” Johnson mourned the loss of his friend on Twitter, saying “Last night the World lost a true ambassador of the game of basketball and outside of Muhammad Ali one of the most recognizable faces on the Planet!”
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Geo quick facts: Long known for its intimate jazz clubs, soul food institutions and African-American heritage, Harlem draws a diverse crowd of locals and visitors. Trendy eateries, stylish clubs and hip bars make for an energetic nightlife scene. The area features a mix of 19th-century brownstones and modern high-rises. Its main artery, 125th Street, is home to the iconic Apollo Theater, as well as chain stores and restaurants – wikipedia.
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